Hillmorton, Christchurch

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1616 days ago

Dynafit ladies ski touring boots

Patricia from Spreydon

For sale, Dynafit lightweight ladies ski touring boots size 25.5 near new, good condition Price $450

Price: $450

1616 days ago

Exceed just joined the community!

Exceed - we fix windows & doors

Hi Neighbours!
We just joined the Neighbourly community :) and we would like to introduce our team.....

Meet Lauren Burnette, Quintin Bakkerus & Greg Harrison- They are the experts to call if you need reliable, guaranteed window & door repairs around Christchurch East, South, West and … View more
Hi Neighbours!
We just joined the Neighbourly community :) and we would like to introduce our team.....

Meet Lauren Burnette, Quintin Bakkerus & Greg Harrison- They are the experts to call if you need reliable, guaranteed window & door repairs around Christchurch East, South, West and surrounding areas! They can help you fix:

- Stiff, jamming sliding doors and rollers that are heavy and don't like to slide.
- Windows that swing fully open and cannot be reached to close again.
- Broken window latches, handles.
- Draughty homes where heat escapes from gaps around doors and windows.
- Old locks on windows or doors that stick and jam.

As well as helping you keep your home in good shape by fixing problem doors & windows , Exceed can provide the perfect solution for eliminating insects from your family home - Exceed Retractable Insect screens-.

Exceed technicians have been helping New Zealanders create better, safer, smarter homes for more than 30 years.

When you book a visit with Exceed, we’ll arrive on time (or phone you if we are unavoidably delayed). Our vans are fully-equipped, so we won’t need to rush off to get parts. We’ll take care in your home, wear protective shoe covers and promise to clean up before we leave. We wear photographic ID and have been security profiled for your peace of mind.

Learn more about our team and services on our website or give us a call on 0800 25 25 00

Cheers,

From the Exceed - we fix windows & doors team Christchurch East, South & West – Lauren, Quintin & Greg

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1616 days ago

Rewi Alley Chinese School classes

Belinda Carter from Rewi Alley Chinese School

Find out what you can learn at the Rewi Alley Chinese School in Riccarton.

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1622 days ago

New light show for Christchurch

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

Christchurch will still be lit up this year despite one of the city's most popular festivals being postponed.
Christchurch Is Lit will run from July 1 to 29 from 6pm to 11pm each day and feature more than 20 light creations throughout the city.

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1619 days ago

Foraging on Banks Peninsula

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

If Peter Langlands needed to, he could eat for free. On an average day, he'd find 50 to 75 edible greens along the foreshore.
Do you forage for food? If so, where are the best spots to forage in Canterbury?

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1631 days ago

Mike's Garden Bag Service: Missing

Julie from Addington

Does anyone know what has happened to Mike's Garden Bag Service? They used to pick up full Garden Bags once a month and charge only $20. The last pick up from me was in October 2019, I have not been able to contact Mike on any of the Phone numbers, I still have a bag and frame, and want to … View moreDoes anyone know what has happened to Mike's Garden Bag Service? They used to pick up full Garden Bags once a month and charge only $20. The last pick up from me was in October 2019, I have not been able to contact Mike on any of the Phone numbers, I still have a bag and frame, and want to return it to whomever has taken over the business. It is very strange.

1639 days ago

Manuka Honey

The team from Bio-Mer

Hi everyone, we have a special offer on our Manuka Honey (7+), $12 per 500g bottle or 2 bottles for $20!

The catch: the label states best before 26/02/2019 but as most of you know, honey doesn't really have a best before date. Regardless, we have had it tested and it is fit for … View more
Hi everyone, we have a special offer on our Manuka Honey (7+), $12 per 500g bottle or 2 bottles for $20!

The catch: the label states best before 26/02/2019 but as most of you know, honey doesn't really have a best before date. Regardless, we have had it tested and it is fit for consumption.

This promotion is available on our website www.bio... , or visit us at 38 Sonter Road, Wigram. Only available whilst stock lasts!

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1617 days ago

Penguin sculptures arrive in Christchurch for new art trail

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

A waddle of penguins has flown into Christchurch to be decorated by school children and artists and installed on city streets.
The sculptures will be displayed for about 10 weeks across Christchurch before being auctioned off to raise money for Cholmondeley Children's Centre.

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1617 days ago

#AotearoaOfKindness: Mobilising the kindness DNA

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

Volunteering New Zealand is mobilising the kindness DNA with our new #AotearoaOfKindness campaign for National Volunteer Week!

We're calling on people to share their stories of acts of kindness. We're calling on people to thank those who have shown acts of kindness that contribute to an … View more
Volunteering New Zealand is mobilising the kindness DNA with our new #AotearoaOfKindness campaign for National Volunteer Week!

We're calling on people to share their stories of acts of kindness. We're calling on people to thank those who have shown acts of kindness that contribute to an Aotearoa of Kindness.

Call to action – keep shaping the world we want to live in:

• Look for where kindness, mahi aroha, work for love, has impacted your life.
• Show your thanks to those people giving kindness and mahi aroha through #AotearoaOfKindness.
• Connect or reconnect with a community or a cause that’s important to you through volunteeringnz.org.nz/finding-volunteer-roles.

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1617 days ago

School Holiday Junk Jam

Kate Cleverly from Halswell Community Project

We are on the lookout for items for our School Holiday Junk Jam event.
If you can help with supplies of small boxes, milk bottle lids, bottles, cans or anything else kids can create masterpieces out of we would love to have them.

Drop to the Hub Monday - Thursday between 9am and 1pm or flick us a … View more
We are on the lookout for items for our School Holiday Junk Jam event.
If you can help with supplies of small boxes, milk bottle lids, bottles, cans or anything else kids can create masterpieces out of we would love to have them.

Drop to the Hub Monday - Thursday between 9am and 1pm or flick us a message and we can organise a time that suits :-)

www.facebook.com...

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1631 days ago

Do you want your child to be ready to read at school entry?

Fleur from Halswell

Did you know that more and more new entrants do not have the language and early reading skills to be school ready?
Lack of early reading abilities at school entry can predict later reading achievement. Lack of reading abilities hampers learning.
My Workshops will give you early reading knowledge … View more
Did you know that more and more new entrants do not have the language and early reading skills to be school ready?
Lack of early reading abilities at school entry can predict later reading achievement. Lack of reading abilities hampers learning.
My Workshops will give you early reading knowledge and know-how-to-do-it in a fun way.

They are starting 23 July, a series of three over 3 weeks, at 11am, in Lincoln.

Please contact me about my Parent Workshops, email at info@nzwordtrees.com or phone 0274988355.
Fleur Harris (PhD)
Speech-Language-Literacy Therapist
nzWordTrees, Lincoln

1618 days ago

Scentsy Business

Jessica from Hillmorton

Hi all, I am a Scentsy Consultant in your area. If anyone would like a sample or letterbox drop please let me know. I am also on Facebook called following the butterfly and my website is the following jessicamay.scentsy.co.nz...

1618 days ago

Poll: How do you fold your towels?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, is there a right way to fold towels? It seems it's a topic lots of people have strong opinions about.

The most popular options are the quick-and-easy triple fold, or folding the outer edges towards the centre before folding in thirds, to create a plusher, more spa-like look. … View more
Hey neighbours, is there a right way to fold towels? It seems it's a topic lots of people have strong opinions about.

The most popular options are the quick-and-easy triple fold, or folding the outer edges towards the centre before folding in thirds, to create a plusher, more spa-like look. But what do you do? And who knew folding towels could be so controversial?

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How do you fold your towels?
  • 34.4% Basic - Fold in half three times
    34.4% Complete
  • 39.9% Plush - Fold towards the centre, then in thirds
    39.9% Complete
  • 16.4% Rolled - No folds allowed
    16.4% Complete
  • 9.4% None of the above
    9.4% Complete
1515 votes
1618 days ago

It's National Volunteer Week!

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

National Volunteer Week honours the collective energies and mana of volunteers in Aotearoa. They grow our people, open minds, open hearts and create joy.

National Volunteer Week 2020 runs from June 21-27. This year’s theme is ‘Te Hua o te Mahi Tahi I The benefit of working together’. 

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National Volunteer Week honours the collective energies and mana of volunteers in Aotearoa. They grow our people, open minds, open hearts and create joy.

National Volunteer Week 2020 runs from June 21-27. This year’s theme is ‘Te Hua o te Mahi Tahi I The benefit of working together’. 

Join us this National Volunteer Week to celebrate how our communities are stronger when working together.

#NVW2020 #mahitahi #teamwork #tautoko #support #volunteers #thankyou #AotearoaOfKindness

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1618 days ago

Last chance to join the fun and be an EARLY BIRD!

The National Team from

We know lots of plans have been cancelled this year, but we have one that hasn’t - SPCA’s Jump the Rescue!

It’s so easy to sign up and this is your last chance to get the early bird rate.

Please set yourself a challenge, help a cause in desperate need of your help, and sign up today!

The … View more
We know lots of plans have been cancelled this year, but we have one that hasn’t - SPCA’s Jump the Rescue!

It’s so easy to sign up and this is your last chance to get the early bird rate.

Please set yourself a challenge, help a cause in desperate need of your help, and sign up today!

The animals need you:

1. Simply sign up at www.spca.nz...

2. Share your fundraising page and ask family and friends to sponsor you

3. Raise $775 and you will skydive for free on Saturday, 1 August!

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